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West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a theft at a business on Lobdell Highway earlier this month. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, an unknown male and female entered a local business along Lobdell Highway,
November 21, 2025
New evidence submission portal highlights October meeting focused on technology and crime prevention PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen Police Department rolled out a new digital evidence submission portal at the October 29th Neighborhood Watch meeting, giving residents an anonymous way to share photos and videos that could help solve crimes.
November 17, 2025
Both eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 10 across the Mississippi River Bridge were closed for nearly nine hours overnight after a person climbed the bridge's superstructure and refused to come down. According to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, the incident began around 9:
October 28, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen voters will decide November 15th whether to renew a 5.020-mill police department tax generating $285,000 annually—funding that Police Chief Donovan V. Mitchell says keeps patrol vehicles running and officers equipped, but won't improve the department's already-strong 3-5
October 28, 2025
Police warn parents they'll be held legally accountable as vandalism complaints surge during Homecoming Week BRUSLY — What started as traditional Homecoming Week pranks has escalated into criminal activity, prompting Brusly and Addis police departments to issue a stern warning to parents: know where your children are, or face
October 09, 2025
23-year-old apprehended following extensive search involving drones, canines, and air support ERWINVILLE, LA — Randall Boyett, the 23-year-old inmate who escaped custody Monday morning after jumping from a transport van, is back in custody following a daylong manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's
October 06, 2025
Port Allen man faces 10 charges after undercover purchases and search warrant execution PORT ALLEN – The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division arrested a 56-year-old Port Allen man Wednesday following an investigation into suspected narcotics distribution, Sheriff Jeff Bergeron announced. Garrett Taylor, also known as "
October 02, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen Middle School was placed on precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning after a student received an anonymous social media message threatening to "blow up" the school at 2:30 PM Wednesday, prompting a thorough investigation and enhanced security measures. PORT ALLEN — Port Allen Middle
September 24, 2025
Shots fired from vehicle near Brown's Cafe; investigation ongoing BRUSLY — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Saturday in the Brown's Cafe area, according to Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Sergeant Landon Groger. The incident involved
September 22, 2025